Thank you to the staff at the Masonic Temple for helping make our daughter's quinceañera such a…read morewonderful celebration. The venue was beautiful, spacious, and the perfect place to bring together our family and friends for such a special milestone. Everything went smoothly, and we truly appreciated all the support we received throughout the process. A special thank you to Marty, who was absolutely amazing. He went above and beyond to help us not only on the day of the event, but also the day before and the day after. His kindness, patience, and willingness to assist with anything we needed made a huge difference and helped make the entire experience much less stressful. We are so grateful for all of his hard work and support. I also want to thank manager Stephen who was always willing to answer all my questions and made us feel welcome and comfortable the whole time! I will pick this hall over and over again!

Patient and understanding staff. They will work with you to do everything they can to…read moreaccommodate...especially considering they don't have many workers currently. Sterling is an amazing manger who always picks up my calls. The space is clean and amazing for all events.

I hope you won't be greeted by this woman named Robin, she is beyond rude, we went with a group for…read moreour school and the way she presents herself with the major attitude it almost feels like she owns the place, I have no idea how people like this who has gotten major complains are still working here with such attitude, there has to be a way to report to state about her behavior, if you check all the 1 or 2 stars, it's all about this woman. I am surprised after all these years she still has this job. You can file a complaint against her here if you run into into the same issues, as what I can tell, all 1 star and 2 stars are all about this lady having attitude with the visitors. https://www.parks.ca.gov/Commend-or-Complain

The Stanford mansion in Sacramento is a great free activity, especially if you enjoy history and…read morearchitecture. The guided tour is free, but normally requires a reservation 48 hours in advance online. We didn't have tickets, but I called in and spoke to a nice worker who was able to accommodate. The tour begins with a short introductory video, which was a bit on the boring side. However things got interesting. The guide used a model of the mansion to explain the additions throughout the years, which helped bring the history to life. The mansion is four stories however the tour only goes up to the third floor. The entire guided tour lasted about 50 minutes, and truly you get to see a lot. My favorite was the master bedroom and the governor's office. It was interesting learning about today's governor. Realistically running the state from the mansion. It is prepared with secure phone, lines and Internet. Another nice bonus photos in the mansion have never been allowed, but rules have changed two months ago. You are now allowed to take photos without flash. Overall this was a wonderful experience, especially for adults and young families so with it being free. That said I would not bring very young children, as the rules are extremely strict on no touching and nothing is roped off. Highly recommend if you are visiting Sacramento and wanting a free Meaningful activity!

Is there anything more Sacramento than this golden, iconic bridge? I feel like everyone knows…read moreexactly where you are when you see this bridge. I was driving over it the other day and it reminds me of going to Old Sac as a teenager, just hanging out with friends and walking across the bridge. It goes over the Sacramento River and just celebrated its 90th anniversary a few months ago. It is a nice little walk if you ever get a chance to do it and quintessentially Sacramento.

The Sacramento Tower Bridge. A highlight to see while in Sac Town. I was able to see it up close…read moreand personal many times, as the Ironman California marathon route passed under it many times. It has a lot of history to it and I highly recommend to visit it when in town.

Very fun free hour tour. You NEED TO try to get Joe as your guide. He makes things interesting and…read moremakes you act out as a senator, teaches you how to point like one (gesticulate), and has many stories. The capitol museum is part of the Sacramento Badge Pass. I didn't realize it until I left that I could've received a discount for showing my event badge. Parking kind of sucked. I didn't know where to park so I parked in a structure on 13th and P. If you're visiting when they're still doing the construction for the expansion of the capitol building, then I would suggest parking on the western side of 11th or 12th street. You can only access the building on L or N streets through a security checkpoint on either the north side or south side of the building. The front side (from 10th street) is not an entrance. However, that's the best place to take pictures. I would've explored the garden, but it was way too hot to venture outside of the a/c for too long. I visited on early August where the temperature was 100-104.

I have lived in California my whole live but had never been to the State Capital so when I had a…read morechance to check it out I did not want to miss the opportunity. The building is impressive and grand! They offer free tours every hour and I would highly recommend as it only takes about 30-45 minutes to complete and after that you are still welcome to wander around at your leisure. State congress was in session so I was able to watch for a few minutes to see how it is done.

No misrepresentation here. This place has it all: dimly lit, check…read morefriendly locals, check heady aroma, check You will not be disappointed.

Plenty of room to urinate or just to enjoy the sweet smell of ammonia, especially during the heat…read more Also the added benefit of having to look and finish quickly to ensure one's safety. Would pee again.

Well run part of the local history of the fort and John Sutter. They are doing a good job updating…read moreand including more information about the people, what they did and how they lived. This is a good place to take kids and people who are interested in California history. We took our 10 year old niece and she had a good time. There is a small gift shop and the staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. When you study history and learn about life in the past, you will see that there were no good old days.

Fun family outing . Not too big and you can do it on your own time 30min - 1 1/2 hours depending on…read morehow long you want to hang out. Everything is labeled and easy to follow. Didn't take picture because I was spending time with the family and enjoying the moment. This is a fun little stop to check out and soak in some history

Having grown up in Sacramento, I have seen downtown Sacramento and especially K Street go through…read moreits ups and down throughout the years. There was a time long ago when K Street was bustling with "Life". People shopping, eating out at restaurants, going to movie theaters and even cruising down K Street on cruise night. My fondest memories of K Street was walking by the" Fox Theater" and smelling the freshly made Carmel popcorn. Sooo good ! Both sides of the entrance of the theater were glass enclosures where you can see employees making delicious red/caramel candied apples, cotton candy, and red rope licorice. I also remember seeing spot lights light up the night skies during special movies screenings ! Saturday mornings were very special here at the "FOX Theater". Who needed money ! We were able to watch a movie and cartoons with just 5 Pepsi bottle caps. Luckily for me we lived right around the corner from a small Mexican grocery store. The owners were kind enough to let me rummage through their bottle caps. What wonderful memories ! During Kevin Johnson mayor tenure here in Sacramento, revitalization of the downtown area was a priority! With the Golden One Center & Downtown Commons being built , new business are finally coming back to downtown and especially K Street. Just think a few years ago people couldn't move away fast enough from downtown. Now It's "Cool"too live here. How "ironic"! Great things are coming ! Thanks for reading !

Once you live in a city long enough, you start developing a deeper appreciation for those places…read moreyou may take for granted but are so essential to the city's personality. One of those places is K Street, which thanks to its location in the very heart of downtown, has been the victim of constant change, for better or worse. It used to be a place lined with cars and teeming with families and restaurants and the famous "Fox Theater." Then it met a decline and attracted a lot of crime with a lot of shuttered businesses and became the blight of the city. Gradually, beginning in the mid '00's, it had a return to form, with more businesses opening and a wonderful revitalization. That took a hit with the great recession but it came back again in a big way when Golden 1 arena was built. Even though we are in the time of COVID, I'm confident that K will continue to grow and thrive in the decade ahead. Some of the most notable spots are the historic church, some of the older buildings and some of the modern businesses, like the Empress, Pizza Rock and the new popular Nash & Proper. The visual landmark we all enjoy is actually the Crest Theater, which I pray will survive these tough times. Whatever the case, it's a great place to stroll. While flawed, it's still one of the most interesting streets in our city!

Capital Park is a beautiful place. Definitely worthy of a visit in Sacramento. I have been here…read moremany many times; most recently over the past few years I have come here on my way to or from protests. However, I was having lunch in the area last week and realized I have never reviewed it. The highlight of the park for me is the beautiful World Peace Rose Garden, which is especially stunning right now because all of the roses are in bloom. The gardens' central fountain creates a peaceful atmosphere and makes this a wonderful place to relax and walk around or sit and just enjoy the scenery. I almost always have my dog with me and she loves watching all the squirrels in the park and there are so many settings that make for a great photo ops of her. There are also lots of great manicured paths for me to walk with her. Another thing that I love about this park is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. As the mother of a veteran, I am always very moved by this tribute to those who have served. The statues are incredibly well done and it's a beautiful space for some quiet reflection. Parking can sometimes be hard and expensive, but it's a lovely park where I am rarely bothered, no matter how busy it can get at times. I definitely recommend stopping by if you haven't already and I will continue to return to this park again and again whenever I'm downtown.

The California State Capitol Park is worth your best walking shoes. I was there in March and the…read moreviews are impressive, the flowers are in bloom, and the forbidden oranges look deliciously illegal to pick. There were beautifully poignant memorials for war veterans, fire fighters, civil war, native monument, world peace rose garden, and many more. If you visit Sacramento and love an outdoor botanical garden, visit this spot.

I've lived in this area in my whole life and I've seen this building a million times. The other day…read moreI figured it was finally time to see it up close and find out what it's all about. I knew from having worked in government before that the building is actually offices for The state of California but what I learned while I was there is that the building was completed in the late 1990s and was designed to resemble ancient Mesopotamian steeped pyramid temples. I stopped by with my pup just to check it out and walk around but parking was much tighter than I expected. There is a parking garage but I didn't want to pay just to check out the building for 5 minutes. There was a couple picnicking on the front lawn of the building with their dog off leash and the security guard walked out immediately which made me nervous about overstaying my welcome or accidentally parking somewhere that I shouldn't. The building was very cool to see in person and looks nice. I took a cute picture of my pup in front of it and went on with my day. If you like unusual buildings or local landmarks, this is fairly easy. Quick stop if you're in the area.

I stumbled upon this place while walking across the Tower Bridge. The Ziggurat isn't really a…read moredestination to itself unless you are into architecture but worth checking out if in Old Town. I like different styles of architecture so I was impressed and took some photos but you don't really need any more than 10 minutes here. Previous Yelpers mentioned a cafeteria but I tried and was told it's only for employees of the building. There's Tree House Cafe across the street which was nice with a large outside patio and had it's own resident cat. There is a pathway alongside the river behind the building so you can make this a nice loop with the I Street Bridge.

Very romantic place - I loved visiting here with my pig pig - perfect for a hot date night…read more Old Sacramento is good fun - it is different from the typical McDonald's, Walmart, Costco cities that are carbon copied now everywhere with cookie clone houses. Old trees, charm, all the houses nearby are different - my Grandma - a fairly well off city girl from Europe approved - and I can see why. Coming to the USA with nothing but two suitcases and 3 kids she quickly worked her way up to the Land Park neighborhood. A stunning house with 4 car garage, metal roof and pool. She loved old Sacramento and looked down on village or town or junky places. She too good for that. Piggy was too good for that. The romantic river once had the pirate boat shows - pig pig loved them. The old bridge - I love driving over that. Come here stretch your legs - now is the perfect time before it heats up for the summer.

This is a fun place to walk around, and enjoy some unique boutique shops and eateries. There is…read morealso a great deal of history and museums that have something for all ages. The only place that I would stay clear of is Joe's Crab Shack. It is in a prime location, but the food there is not very good. There are plenty of other really good places to eat, and that are worth your time. Enjoy your time in Sacramento friends!